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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hoppers Corner, Kent
Film set catering in Hoppers Corner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
Slow-roasted pork in Hoppers Corner
Film set catering in Hoppers Corner, carved to order
Crews in Hoppers Corner work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it’s wrap days and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near Hoppers Corner, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By late September, sunset near Hoppers Corner is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hoppers Corner for film and TV crews
Hoppers Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Hoppers Corner, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hoppers Corner to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Central London is about 29 miles from Hoppers Corner, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Hoppers Corner include Stoneacre (4.9 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Hoppers Corner is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in ME15, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Lower Road and Charlton Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.2 miles east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.4 miles north-east).
- Schools near Hoppers Corner include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (0.6 miles south-west)
FAQs for Hoppers Corner
Is Hoppers Corner close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Hoppers Corner?
The closest is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Places near Hoppers Corner
Other occasions in Hoppers Corner
Why choose film set catering in Hoppers Corner?
Good for wraps too.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hoppers Corner, such as:
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
- Extended shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, East Farleigh station, about 0.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Give us one contact in production.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards